Nicholas

As bad a day as I had on Thursday, it was nothing compare to what happened to another mother named Tara.

I have never met her or her husband Jim. I did not know that they have a young 18 month old son. I did know her son Nicholas. He was 5 and had gone to the Early Learning Center for several years.

Nicholas had a great smile that was there often. He was tall with dark hair and dark eyes. He was full of energy, yet eager to learn. He had just begun Kindergarten.

On Thursday afternoon, he and his father and brother wanted to go on a bike ride together. It would be their last.

He died that afternoon in his father's arms.

Tragically hit by an SUV driven by a 16 year old driver.

A young boy lost his life. A family lost their eldest son. A young driver lost his innocence. Two schools lost Nicholas.

God, please be with those affected by this horrible tragedy. Please forgive the unanswerable questions of "why?". Help his parents find their way and his brother to never forget "my Nick". And be with Nicholas during this very difficult time. Amen